This Video of a Baby Breakdancing with His Dad Just Made Our Day
What happens when you challenge a baby to a breakdance battle? You get this adorable video.
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New York Ranks 4th in States with Best Disability Services
New York State ranks fourth in the nation for states that have the best services for individuals wit
North America's First Thomas Land Theme Park Will Open in August
Tickets are now on sale to the first Thomas Land theme park in North America. Thomas & Friends and t
SeaGlass Carousel Opening Date Announced
You can take a ride with the 30 luminescent fish that make up the new SeaGlass Carousel at The Batte
The Galápagos Islands with Kids—Yes!
This exotic locale is not at the top of most family vacation lists, but it should be, especially for
Your Complete Guide to Raising Kids in Manhattan
This is your ultimate guide to life in Manhattan with kids, a cheat sheet to everything you need for
Village of Ossining Names Christopher Soi Superintendent of Recreation
The Village of Ossining has announced the appointment of Christopher Soi as Superintendent of Recrea
Rockland Jewish Academy Students Collect 135 Pairs of Shoes for Soles4Souls
Young students at Rockland Jewish Academy, an independent school of just 85 students, collected 135
Unique Kids' Gifts from New York City Museums
Looking for an original gift for a special little person in your life? Look no further than those am
And the Most Popular Baby Names of 2014 Are...
What do you think are the most popular baby names of 2014? Find out if Liam and Charlotte held onto
Catching Up with Alexander Weiss, MasterChef Junior Season 1 Winner
A year after he claimed the title in season 1 of MasterChef Junior, 14-year-old Alexander Weiss of M
Joe Bastianich Shares the Recipe to Win MasterChef Junior
Joe Bastianich is a local dad, restaurateur, and judge of MasterChef Junior on FOX. Here, he dishes
Understood.org Launches as Complete Resource for Learning Disabiilities Community
Understood.org is a new, state-of-the-art website with a mission to help you find clear answers to t
Rockland Community Throws 'No More Chemo' Party for Local Young Girl
Art Adventure and several other businesses in Rockland County, NY, threw a free party for 3-year-old
Foster Kids Star in Heart Gallery Photo Exhibit at Broadway Mall in Hicksville
Kids in foster care who are seeking "forever families" are the subjects in a new photo exhibit at th
Meet the New, Older Dora the Explorer
Valerie Walsh Valdes, the NYC co-creator of Dora the Explorer discusses her inspiration for creating
10 Tips to Help Kids Ace Theater Auditions
Is your child trying out for a school play or community theater show? Get tips from casting director
Pro Tips for Kids Auditioning for Broadway Roles
For kids who want to audition for professional acting roles on Broadway or even in TV or film, we've
Artwork by Individuals with Disabilities on Permanent Display in Woodbury
The artwork of 21 individuals with disabilities is now on permanent display at an RXR Realty propert
Ichabod's Ghost by Abby Sher
A Brooklyn mom, haunted by mistakes she’s made so far, finds peace and forges ahead with love.
Q&A with Tina Traster, Mother of an Adopted Child with Reactive Attachment Disorder
Tina Traster, author and mother to a Russian-adopted daughter with Reactive Attachment Disorder, tal
Recipes and Creative Ideas for Summer Picnics, BBQs, and Parties
One of the best things about summer is eating outside, whether it's at a picnic, BBQ, street festiva
Everyday Heroes: Meet Sam McCarthy
Not only has this "happy, stubborn man," as his dad describes him, lived beyond the age doctors pred
Flushing Town Hall Reopens After Renovation for Spring 2014 Season
Flushing Town Hall reopened March 14 after a five-month renovation. With a fresh look, the theater k
Is a Health Care Proxy Right for Your Child with Disabilities?
If your child has a disability and is about to turn 18, you should know about options such as a Heal
What to Watch at the 2014 NY International Children's Film Festival
Check out the highlights of this year's New York International Children's Film Festival in Manhattan
The Greenburgh Nature Center: Where Every Season Is Special
The Greenburgh Nature Center in Scarsdale, NY is a 33-acre nature preserve that serves as both a wil
Your Child Had A Special Needs Diagnosis—Now What?
Learning that your child has special needs can be overwhelming and coping with the diagnosis can dau
Peter Facinelli and Aflac Honor Leaders in Fight Against Childhood Cancer
Actor Peter Facinelli presented the 2013 Aflac Duckprints Awards to three individuals on Long Island
Are Smaller Classes Better?: Malcolm Gladwell Challenges Accepted Mantra
In his book David and Goliath: Underdogs, Misfits, and the Art of Battling Giants, Malcolm Gladwell
Westchester Camp & Activities Fair Comes to Town
More than 50 camps will gather for you to do your summer camp research all in one place—and getting
Top Tech Gifts for Kids
A dozen gift ideas for digitally savvy kids that are worth your money.
Baking a Difference in Chappaqua
The 2013 Great Chappaqua Bake Sale, now in its fourth year, raised more than $20,000 for the nonprof
Westchester Mom Founds Local Chapter of Start School Later
Toni Lyn Salvatore of Cortlandt Manor, NY, was inspired to found a Westchester County chapter of Sta
Birth Control and the HPV Vaccine for Girls with Special Needs
When a young girl with disabilities gets her period for the first time, and questions arise about bi
Beware BPA: The Harmful Chemical Lurking in Everyday Products
Bisphenol A, also known as BPA, is a harmful chemical lurking in many products we use everyday, incl
Math + Girls + TV = Empowering Entertainment
Hayley Faith Negrin, a Fairfield County middle-schooler, voices "Peg + Cat," a new PBS preschool ser
Los Ninos Expands Early Intervention Services to Staten Island
Los Ninos, which provides on-site and in-home ABA services for young children with autism and develo
Northeast Children's Theater Company to Expand in Second Season
Northeast Children's Theater Company, which is based in Fairfield, CT, will expand to offer more sho
Family Outing: Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem
At the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, NY, you can hike, howl, and hang with some pretty aw
Your Family Guide to Coney Island
Coney Island is home to the New York Aquarium, Luna Park and Deno's Wonder Wheel, the Brooklyn Cyclo
Q&A with Lidia Bastianich: New York's Nonna
Lidia Bastianich, the NYC chef, television host, and author, discusses the inspiration behind her ne
Ask the Expert: What is Childhood Apraxia of Speech?
Wondering about childhood apraxia of speech? An NYC-based speech-language pathologist weighs in on t
Ask the Expert: My Child Is 2 and Only Says a Few Words, Should I Be Concerned?
If your child is 2 years old and only says a few words, you may be concerned that he has a speech de
Ask the Expert: How Do I Get My Picky Eater to Try New Foods?
A therapist who treats children with feeding delays and disorders offers her tips for parents on how
Ask the Expert: How Do You Treat Feeding Disorders in Children?
An NYC-based speech-language pathologist explains common treatments for feeding disorders in childre
Ask the Expert: What are feeding disorders, and what causes them?
A Manhattan speech-language pathologist explains the common types and causes of feeding disorders in
Long Island Teens Create Video Campaign on Texting and Driving
Long Island students create a video campaign on the dangers of texting and driving for the NYCM Insu
Long Island Mom Inspired by Son to Compete in National EIB All Stars
Long Island mom Heidi Heckers, who entered the National EIB All Stars contest, drew inspiration from
Family Outing: The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum
The Adventure Park at the Discovery Museum in Bridgeport, CT, is the first aerial adventure park in
Photographer's Book Shows True Motherhood Experience
New York City-based photographer Ali Smith funded her second book, Momma Love: How the Mother Half L
Ask the Expert: How Do I Know if My Child Should See Multiple Therapists?
If your child has special needs, a comprehensive approach to treatment that includes multiple therap
Ask the Expert: How Can I Make Sure My Child's Therapists Are Communicating?
When your child is receiving treatment from multiple therapists and professionals, communication is
Prime Time for Equines
Westchester County will host the iconic American Gold Cup 2013 equestrian competition this September
A Sweet Show of Support for Autism
The nonprofit ELIJA School and Foundation teams up with Brooklyn's Runner & Stone Bakery and Restaur
Spirit of Ezra Jack Keats
Two NYC area writers and artists are recognized with Ezra Jack Keats New Writer and New Illustrator
Speak Up for Kids Campaign to Help Banish Stigma of Mental Health Care
The Speak Up for Kids campaign, started by the Child Mind Institute, aims to banish the persistent s
A Guide to Fun For Families in the NYC Area with Kids with Special Needs
Looking for inclusive events and activities for your child with special needs? We've compiled a list
A Guide to Wheelchair Accessible Nature Trails on Long Island
Take a stroll through the nature trails on Long Island, including in Massapequa, Wantagh, and Smitht
A Guide to Wheelchair Accessible Nature Trails in NYC
Enjoy the fresh air and nature around you at these wheelchair accessible trails in NYC, including pa
A Guide to Wheelchair Accessible Nature Trails in the NYC Suburbs and Fairfield County in Connecticut
Get outdoors and enjoy the fresh air and nature around you at these national parks in Fairfield, Wes
Where to Watch Sensory Friendly Films in the NYC Area
UPDATED JANUARY 2017: For a child or anyone with sensory issues, the high volumes and bright screens
Selective Mutism: Diagnosis, Treatment, and What It Means for Your Child
Selective mutism is an anxiety disorder, often mistaken for shyness, that robs a child of the abilit
The Benefit of Baseball
Manhattan Youth Baseball hosted an awards dinner in Manhattan on Feb. 6 to help raise money for the
